Post on 24-Jan-2018
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What
specialist
services can be accessed by the school?
Dependent on your child’s need, our school is able to access a wide range of specialist services. Further information about the Integrated Therapy Service is available on their website http://www.sompar.nhs.uk/our_services/childrenandyoungpeople/integrated_therapy_service/
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Who
can I
talk to
about m
y child
with
special needs?
1st –
Class
Teache
r 2nd –
SENCO 3rd –
Head
teacher
Your child’s class teacher will be happy to talk or arrange a time to meet. They will be able to give you information about your child’s progress and answer any questions. The special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) will be able to answer questions about specialist services available and give information regarding referral to them.
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How
will
you help
my
child
with
their
learning?
Visual Timetables
Somerset Total Communication
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How
can I
find out how
m
y child is getting on?
We will have meetings to review your child’s progress, and you can contact their class teacher.
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What
can I do to help
my
child?
Talk to your child’s class teacher, they will arrange a time to meet with you about your child’s needs and targets and how you can support these at home.
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What
support is
there
for parents’
and families?
Avalon’s Parent Family Support advisor (PFSA), Angela Bolton, can sign post you to different specialist support services and local group activities.
Somerset Parent Partnership Service are able to provide impartial support for parents and carers of children with special educational needs. www.somersetparentpartnership.org.uk/
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How
physically
accessible is
the school?
Avalon School is an accessible site, with equipment to facilitate all pupils learning and wellbeing. If you would like more specific information, contact the school office to arrange a school tour.
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Will
my
child
be included in offsite
educational visits?
Yes, offsite visits will be physically accessible for all pupils. There may be occasions when a child is unable to participate on health and safety grounds, the class teacher will talk to parents involved about this before the visit.
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How
will
you prepare
and support m
y child in
joining and
moving
on from
your school?
Your child’s transition to and from Avalon will be discussed with you. Visits and sessions with new peers and staff will be offered. Social stories, with photos, will be provided so you can support your child with their transition at home.
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How
are resources and equipm
ent
matc
hed to m
y child’
s needs?
Our teachers are skilled in sourcing and matching resources to support all children’s learning. Teacher’s work with professionals to ensure that every child has the equipment, resources and programmes they need to make progress in all areas.Occupational therapists and Physiotherapist’s source and acquire funding for equipment to ensure your child’s physical needs are met.
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What
training do school staff have to support m
y child?
Staff at school are trained to meet all children’s physical, medical and educational needs. Staff training includes;Manual handling trainingMidzolam Training Team Teach trainingNutricia feed pump trainingPECS trainingTEACCH training Safe guarding trainingChild protection trainingE-safety trainingSpecific accreditation trainingIntensive interaction trainingFirst aid training
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What
extra-
curricular
activities are available to m
y child?
Your child is able to participate in any extra-curricular activities we offer. These vary every year, they have included; music club, choir, aerobics, sports and after school club.